How, Exactly, Could Deep-Sea Mining Benefit All of Humanity?

A tiny working group within the International Seabed Authority is wrestling with a daunting question.

Dec 20, 2024 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

What’s Next for Deep-Sea Mining?

With mining applications on the horizon, the International Seabed Authority’s crucial Mining Code is still far from finished.

Dec 18, 2024 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

The Destructive Legacy of Failed Aquaculture

Removing abandoned infrastructure is challenging, time-consuming, and costly.

Dec 6, 2024 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

How to Produce Hydrogen Gas as Cleanly as Possible

Green hydrogen? More like electrification with extra steps.

Nov 13, 2024 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Crafting the Perfect Poo

Scientists are working to emulate whale waste, which they say could fertilize the ocean and sequester carbon.

Nov 8, 2024 | 1,200 words, about 6 minutes

For an Ecosystem in Crisis, Recovery Can Take Ages

A massive environmental calamity rocked the ancient Mediterranean. It took millions of years for the ecosystem to recover.

Nov 4, 2024 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Marine Weather Forecasts Are Getting an AI Upgrade

Machine learning systems—powered by new data—are taking some of the guesswork out of maritime safety.

Oct 25, 2024 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes

Listening In on the Mysterious Marbled Murrelet

Applying machine learning to forest soundscapes helps researchers pinpoint rare and threatened birds.

Oct 23, 2024 | 800 words, about 4 minutes